Political Pulse

The Kansai region, which includes Osaka, is enjoying an inbound tourism boom. According to the Os...

Political reform was a major topic of discussion during the ordinary Diet session that closed on ...

The Japan Games, an annual event hosted by each prefecture on a rotating basis, are at a major cr...

If you travel to a rural city or town in Japan, you will surely see many empty houses and find th...

I will never forget a story I heard 10 years ago, when I had the opportunity to study abroad at t...

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has claimed that he surpasses other politicians in his “ability to l...

In March of this year, the Bank of Japan under Gov. Kazuo Ueda ended the longstanding “different-...

It is natural for parents to try to explain things to their children as easily as possible. In my...

When education is subjected to extreme situations, its true essence is revealed. The actions of t...

“When you run for office, you are encouraged by many people. But when you quit, you have to make ...

Against the backdrop of a labor shortage, this year’s shunto spring wage negotiations saw a great...

By carrying out large-scale disciplinary action against members involved in a large-scale politic...

The Nikkei Stock Average has reached its highest level in 34 years, and the Bank of Japan has beg...

Small islands administered by Taiwan approximately 200 kilometers from its main island but only a...

The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will mark the start of its one-year countdown next month. It will be a...